Elmer S. Zimmerman, 73, Enjoyed Baseball

He was born in Lorain on January 4, 1938 and was a lifelong resident.

Elmer attended Lorain High School and was employed by A&P Grocery for 13 years in Lorain and Sheffield Lake. He retired in 2000 from Ford Motor Company Ohio Assembly Plant, Avon Lake. He worked there and the Lorain Assembly Plant for 32 years. After his retirement he worked as an auto transporter for Ed Mullinax Ford in Amherst. He was a member of United Auto Workers Local 2000 In Sheffield Village.

Elmer played baseball and fastpitch softball. He enjoyed coaching his boys, as well as many others, for Lorain Little League Youth Baseball. He was a fan of all sports and could often be found on Friday nights at AKHS cheering on the Admirals basketball teams. His TV was set to all Browns, Indians and Cavaliers games. After retirement Elmer spent time on the golf courses with his 4 children.

He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 53 years Carol (née Gray) Zimmerman of Lorain. He also leaves to cherish his memory his sons Rick Zimmerman of Berlin Heights, Ron (Laurie) Zimmerman of Lorain and Scott (Jamie) Zimmerman of South Amherst; his daughter Gay (Jim) Swope of Lorain; his grandchildren Brittny, Cory, Amanda and Brandon. He is also survived by his sisters Jeanne Hausrod of Avon Lake and Joan Hensley of Sheffield Lake.

He was preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Victoria (née Krokos) Zimmerman; his loving daughter-in-law Cora Zimmerman in 2003 and his faithful dachshund Sammie.

His family will receive friends Sunday 2 to 6 pm at Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East. 31st Street, South Lorain (440) 277-8164. Where his funeral service will be on Monday at 10 am at the funeral home. Rev. Mark Telepak of Crossroads Hospice will officiate. Burial will follow at Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Township

The family suggests contributions be made to Crossroads Hospice, 9775 Rockside Road, Valley View, Ohio 44125.